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Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express" is a murder mystery classic. The diverse characters and unique plot make for a timeless -- and enjoyable -- novel.

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Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot is one of the most popular fictional detectives, solving mysteries from The Murder of Roger Ackroyd to Murder on the Orient Express.

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A quirky mix of Josephine Tey's Brat Farrar, Agatha Christie and hardboiled detective fiction, The Edge is one of Francis' most unusual novels, and is a memorable read.

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Brief biography Agatha Christie, famous for her collection of mystery novels starring Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot and St. Mary Mead's elderly Miss Jane Marple.

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Most writers are observers, using incidents in their lives to inspire their writing. One well-loved writer who used her experiences in her novels was Agatha Christie.

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The Sacred Valley towns of Aguas Caliente, Urubamba, Yucay, Ollantaytambo, and Pisac have attractions to rival both Cusco and Machu Picchu. Tourists are catching on too.

Agatha Christie, born in 1890, wrote 80 mystery novels and numerous plays and short stories. Her works have sold over two billion copies in 45 languages.

Looking for something to buy that mystery book lover on your holiday shopping list? Consider a classic, or more recent, mystery movie to complement their reading.

WWE's sixth installment in the WrestleMania series featured Hulk Hogan vs. The Ultimate Warrior in a Champion vs. Champion match.

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Set on a Nile River boat, this Christie classic has all of the ingredients -- glamour, murder, jealousy, and greed.

Buying a gift for that all-important first birthday can be inexpensive and memorable at the same time.

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"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" is a classic of the mystery genre. This Christie puzzler is as enjoyable today as when it was released in 1926.

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Torquay's festival to the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, world's best-selling mystery writer and creator of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot, is held each September.

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Murder mystery parties take considerable organising and planning, but if done right they can be a fun night to remember that will have guests talking for years to come.

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Fascism, Flappers, Frivolity, and Fascinating Rhythm...the tone of the conflicted inter-war period was written about by many novelists of the period.

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